University Diploma - Horticulture (Landscape Horticulture System)

University Diploma - Horticulture (Landscape Horticulture System)

Horticulture brings together people, plants and places. Horticulturists produce fruits, flowers and plants; design, install and maintain parks and gardens; and manage sports fields and golf courses. At KPU, horticulture education combines scientific principles, aesthetic values, sound business practices, and community awareness to produce and manage plants and landscapes. Our experienced faculty and staff have worked in commercial horticulture, are active in the industry and are committed to excellence in teaching. KPU's small class sizes provide students with a participatory learning environment and one-on-one engagement with instructors.

Career Path

KPU Landscape Horticulture System graduates; Identify and specify all living landscape elements including soil to CNLA, ANSI and other national and industry Standards., Install and maintain all aspects of landscaped areas using standard and ecological approaches to improve ecosystem services, Provide creative design solutions for private and small commercial gardens, Implement Integrated Pest Management and ecological programs for plant health, Safely operate and maintain landscape equipment and power tools, Manage and administer multiple aspects of landscape businesses and departments.